Noel Santos Román, professionally known as Noriel, is a Puerto Rican rapper and songwriter who has become a leading figure in Latin trap and reggaeton.
Rising from Puerto Rico’s underground music scene, he gained recognition for his aggressive delivery, gritty street-inspired lyrics, and energetic performance style.
His international breakthrough came through his standout appearance on Maluma’s multi-platinum hit “Cuatro Babys” and the success of Trap Capos: Season 1, a landmark project that helped propel Latin trap into the mainstream.
Profile
- Full Name: Noel Santos Román
- Stage Name: Noriel
- Born: June 26, 1994
- Age: 32 years old
- Birthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Nationality: Puerto Rican
- Occupation: Rapper, songwriter
- Height: 1.80m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Santos
- Siblings: 3
- Spouse: None
- Girlfriends: Iris (Ex)
- Children: None
- Relationship: Not married
- Net Worth: $2.5 million
Early Life and Education
Noriel was born on June 26, 1994, in Hato Rey, located within the capital city of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Santos, growing up alongside his three brothers in an environment deeply immersed in local neighbourhood culture.
Throughout his formative years, he navigated the realities of urban life while fostering a profound fascination with underground street rhymes, eventually leading him to experiment with freestyle writing.
He balanced his early lyrical ambitions with his local academic commitments, securing his secondary educational qualifications before fully dedicating his time to a professional path in the digital entertainment landscape.
Rooted deeply in his vibrant Caribbean heritage, he belongs to the Afro-Puerto Rican ethnic group and practices Catholicism.
Career
Noriel formally launched his musical journey at the age of 17, initially navigating the competitive Puerto Rican underground circuit as half of the short-lived urban duo Kenxiel & Noriel.
After the outfit disbanded, he logged crucial behind-the-scenes hours as a standalone songwriter and independent ghostwriter, building a reputable network among prominent recording studios in San Juan.
His foundational industry breakthrough materialized in 2016 when he signed with independent management and curated the seminal compilation album Trap Capos: Season 1, an initiative designed to showcase the island’s emerging trap elite.
His professional growth accelerated into international superstardom following his explosive performance on the 2016 crossover anthem “Cuatro Babys” alongside Maluma, Bryant Myers, and Juhn, which instantly pushed his voice onto global radio waves.
This immense momentum led to a lucrative long-term recording contract with Sony Music Latin, setting the stage for subsequent successful studio albums including Trap Capos II, Cerrando Capítulos, and Trap Island.
Over the years, he has successfully sustained his heavy industry influence by dropping multi-platinum global collaborations such as “Duro y Suave” with Leslie Grace and “4K” alongside El Alfa and Darell.
His enduring legacy rests on his foundational role as a structural architect of modern Latin trap, permanently altering how explicit street aesthetics are packaged and pushed into mainstream commercial pop culture.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @noriel
- Facebook Handle: @NorielOfficialPR
- Twitter Handle: @Noriel_Oficial
Personal Life
Noriel was born on June 26, 1994, and is currently 32 years old.
He has never been publicly married and has largely kept his romantic life out of the spotlight.
Around 2020, he was briefly linked to social media influencer Iris, a relationship he occasionally acknowledged during promotional interviews.
He has no publicly documented children and prefers to keep his family life private, often spending time with his brothers when away from his music career.
Discography
- 2016: Trap Capos: Season 1
- 2016: Cuatro Babys (with Maluma, Bryant Myers & Juhn)
- 2018: Trap Capos II
- 2018: Duro y Suave (with Leslie Grace)
- 2021: Cerrando Capítulos
- 2024: Trap Island
Net Worth
Noriel has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million.
This substantial fortune is primarily driven by his lucrative recording contracts under Sony Music Latin, massive streaming royalties across global digital applications, and headline touring revenue generated from international concert schedules.
Highly profitable guest feature fees, digital video monetization, and backend percentages from his multi-platinum compilation projects provide highly stable secondary income streams.
